What is @nestjs/cli?
The @nestjs/cli package is a command-line interface tool for NestJS, a framework for building efficient, reliable and scalable server-side applications. This CLI tool helps developers to initialize, develop, and maintain their NestJS applications with ease by providing a set of commands to generate, run, and manage various parts of the application.
What are @nestjs/cli's main functionalities?
Project Initialization
This command creates a new NestJS project with all the necessary configuration and dependencies to get started.
nest new project-name
Generate Resources
Generates a new controller named 'users' within the project. The CLI supports generating various resources like modules, services, and guards.
nest generate controller users
Run Development Server
Starts the application in watch mode. Any changes in the source code will automatically restart the server, facilitating a smooth development process.
nest start --watch
Build Project
Compiles the application into JavaScript, preparing it for production deployment.
nest build
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